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đđđđ„hanging up the boots for Christmas - 23/Dec/2024 03:01 - 11 days ago
Andrew Roberts' Uganda Safari book, New Equator Monument at Kikorongo, travel advice, the East Africa Travel Podcast.
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Entebbe Airport essentials: baggage&tax - 13/Dec/2024 03:37 - 21 days ago
What travelers need to know about revised baggage and tax policies at Entebbe Airport. Changes effective July 2024
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From rollex to royalty: Kampalaâs must-visit attractions - 09/Dec/2024 03:55 - 25 days ago
Don’t overlook the capital on a Uganda tour: Diary of a Muzungu’s top places to visit in Kampala *PHOTO: Dr Celestin...
From rollex to royalty: Kampalaâs must-visit attractions - 09/Dec/2024 03:55 - 25 days ago
Why you should include Kampala on a Uganda tour. Diary of a Muzungu's top places to visit.
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What is the risk of Yellow Fever in Uganda? - 04/Nov/2024 10:29 - 60 days ago
FAQs about Yellow Fever and travel to Uganda with tropical medicine expert Dr Natalie Prevatt. Ask the Travel Doc
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Uganda tourist visasâwhat you need to know [UPDATED] - 05/Oct/2024 04:09 - 90 days ago
Apply online for Uganda tourist visa. Read traveller Qs and As. Uganda travel advice. Updated January 2023.
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Latest health measures at Entebbe International Airport, Uganda [UPDATED] - 03/Oct/2024 21:57 - 92 days ago
Latest travel news & health measures at Entebbe International Airport, Uganda
UPDATED September 2024
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Rwandaâvisa on arrival for all travelers [UPDATED] - 01/Oct/2024 12:00 - 94 days ago
Go to the Rwandan government's Irembo website. Scroll down to Immigration and click on Visa application.
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What is the East Africa Tourist Visa? A definitive guide [UPDATED] - 30/Sep/2024 23:18 - 95 days ago
What is the East Africa Tourist Visa? Which countries does the East Africa Tourist Visa cover? What is an Interstate Pass and ho...
How much does it cost to track the mountain gorillas? [UPDATED] - 30/Sep/2024 08:51 - 95 days ago
The Ultimate Guide to Mountain Gorilla Tracking is designed to help you choose where to go mountain gorilla tracking in Uganda a...
Ep. 20 Monkey magic in Diani, Kenya with Pam Cunneyworth - 03/Sep/2024 06:37 - 122 days ago
Weâre back in the bird hide talking about monkeys with Pam Cunneyworth, Director of Colobus Conservation in Diani on the Kenya...
Ep. 19 Olympics scorecardâEast Africa, home of champions - 27/Aug/2024 06:30 - 129 days ago
Whether you’re a fan of the Olympics, a runner – or just someone like me who loves Africa – episode 19 is for ...
Is travel to Kenyaâvisa freeâ? Get your eTA! - 26/Aug/2024 18:20 - 130 days ago
Is travel to Kenya "visa free"? How to apply for the eTA (Electronic Travel Authorisation) that replaces the visa. FAQs
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Ep. 18 Eavesdropping on Elephants (night sounds of Kibale Forest) - 20/Aug/2024 06:26 - 136 days ago
An elephant rumble or an earth tremor â can the Muzungu tell the difference? In episode 18, we’re back in my wooden hous...
Ep. 17 Elephant potholes (the one where I lost my welly!) - 06/Aug/2024 04:50 - 150 days ago
This week, we are slowing down to reconnect with nature on the edge of the tropical rainforest. Come with me as we navigate wate...
Kibale National Park - 12/Jul/2024 10:26 - 175 days ago
Kibale Forest: home to the world's greatest concentration of primates: chimps, baboon, Uganda mangabey, bushbabies, monkeys. Sun...
What people are saying about the East Africa Travel Podcast - 12/Jul/2024 05:47 - 175 days ago
"Novel ways a podcast is promoting Ugandan tourism" feature in the Sunday Daily Monitor newspaper by Tony Mushoborozi. East Afri...
Sustainable stars at the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo - 05/Jul/2024 03:11 - 182 days ago
Showcasing sustainability at Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo 2024, Uganda. Best sustainable tourism stands and Fair Trade Tourism E...
What do a Queen &a sports commentator have in common? Podcast now live - 29/Apr/2024 21:28 - 249 days ago
What do a Queen  & a BBC presenter have in common? The East Africa Travel Podcast is now live.
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Guide to Uganda Wildlife Authorityâs fees for 2024 to 2026 - 20/Apr/2024 13:26 - 258 days ago
Uganda Wildlife Authority conservation tariff. Gorilla, chimp and park entry fees July 2024 to June 2026.
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Six more great reasons to track gorillas in Uganda! - 09/Feb/2024 08:51 - 329 days ago
Five more gorilla families available to track in Bwindi. Tracking and other fee increases in Uganda from July 1 2024
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Have you seen the Giant goliath beetle? - 29/Jan/2024 07:59 - 340 days ago
Giant goliath beetle Uganda. Sunbird Hill
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May your Christmas be WILD with elephants and warthogs! - 24/Dec/2023 14:03 - 376 days ago
Christmas elephant seen from the MV Kazinga Queen Elizabeth National Park.
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Yes! Travelers vote UgandaâBest Safari Countryâ - 20/Nov/2023 04:14 - 410 days ago
1000s of travelers and SafariBookings experts vote Uganda Africa's best safari country and best birding country 2023
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Yes! Travelers vote UgandaâBest Safari Countryâ - 20/Nov/2023 04:14 - 410 days ago
1000s of travelers and SafariBookings experts vote Uganda Africa's best safari country and best birding country 2023
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Kibale Forest welcomes Volcanoes Safaris! - 04/Nov/2023 10:10 - 426 days ago
Computer generated image of Volcanoes Safaris Kibale Lodge, Uganda opening 2024
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Trunk call: Jim Nyamu walks from Kenya to the DRC to protect elephants - 26/Sep/2023 04:59 - 465 days ago
Jim Nyamu and the Ivory Belongs to Elephants team set off from Nairobi in July 2023 for the four month campaign walk
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Wild dog excitement in Kidepo! - 26/Sep/2023 02:23 - 465 days ago
Extinct African wild (painted) dogs photographed in Kidepo Valley National Park Uganda for first time in decades.
Painting of an...
Do Rwandaâs baby gorillas attend Kwita Izina? - 01/Sep/2023 11:29 - 490 days ago
What is Kwita Izina? Rwanda's annual gorilla naming ceremony. List of guest namers 2023.
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Celebrate Rwandan culture at the Red Rocks Cultural Festival! - 14/Aug/2023 11:53 - 508 days ago
What is Red Rocks Cultural Festival? A celebration of community conservation and traditional Rwandan culture
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Tanzania - 21/Jul/2023 09:33 - 532 days ago
The Muzunguâs top reasons to travel to Tanzania, the ‘soul of Africa’ It’s taken me a long time to visit Tan...
More acclaim for Ugandaâs trailblazing Dr Gladys! - 07/Jul/2023 07:09 - 546 days ago
Dr Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka, Uganda. Author of Walking with Gorillas book published 2023
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New to Diary of a Muzungu? Start heređđŠđłđŠ - 06/Jul/2023 10:15 - 547 days ago
Visiting Diary of a Muzungu for the first time? Here are a few popular pages you might like.
Read Diary of a Muzungu blog for Ug...
Pig on a boda - 03/Jul/2023 04:32 - 550 days ago
tea plantation on the edge of Kibale Forest western Uganda. PHOTO Diary of a Muzungu travel blog
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Chimp EmpireâKibaleâs chimpanzees star on Netflix! - 24/Apr/2023 04:56 - 620 days ago
Netflixâ newest stars: the chimpanzees of Kibale Forest! Chimp Empire series was filmed in Ngogo, Kibale Forest, Uganda
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Eek! from the forest + podcast loading - 08/Apr/2023 03:43 - 636 days ago
Eek! from Kibale Forest Uganda + podcast loading: Diary of a Muzungu prepares to launch a travel podcast with sound recprdist Br...
Latest health measures at Entebbe International Airport, Uganda [UPDATED] - 01/Mar/2023 21:57 - 674 days ago
Latest health measures for Entebbe International Airport, Uganda.
COVID-19, Yellow Fever, Ebola. UPDATED March 2023
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The year of saying YES - 11/Jan/2023 19:09 - 723 days ago
Revenge travel: with the freedom to travel again, in 2022 I said yes to every travel opportunity that came my way! Before 2023 s...
The Challenge of Protecting the Great Apes and the Albertine Rift - 21/Dec/2022 16:11 - 744 days ago
Volcanoes Safaris Retreat. Mt Sabinyo. Mgahinga Uganda 2022. PHOTO Black Bean Productions
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Is Uganda safe to visit? [YES IT IS!] - 03/Dec/2022 02:13 - 762 days ago
Is Uganda safe? Kampala expats share their advice about moving to Uganda with a young family.
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Top things to do in Kampala [UPDATED] - 21/Nov/2022 09:19 - 774 days ago
Things to do in Kampala, capital of Uganda, the Pearl of Africa. Diary of a Muzungu recommends.
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How to make international calls from Uganda [UPDATED] - 01/Nov/2022 22:24 - 794 days ago
How to make international calls from Uganda. Tips on phone and internet providers, WiFi, SIM card registration, how to send mone...
An American asks: should we reconsider travel because of Ebola? - 01/Nov/2022 16:59 - 794 days ago
January 2023. World Health Organization declares Uganda Ebola outbreak finished
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MASH-tastic! The muzunguâs bus tips from Kampala to Nairobi [UPDATED] - 17/Oct/2022 19:34 - 809 days ago
Taking the bus between Kampala and Nairobi? Try MASH! Bus travel tips and visa info. The brilliant East Africa Tourist Visa and ...
1600km across Uganda on a village bike, but why? - 12/May/2022 07:28 - 967 days ago
Uganda Cycling Trail. Kisoro to Karamoja by village bike. Alexander Bongers, Johan Lawrence.
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Run, cycle or swim? (Or simply win fab prizes!) Kyaninga Triathlon, June 4 2022 - 30/Apr/2022 11:25 - 979 days ago
The annual Kyaninga Triathlon and fun run, Kyaninga Lodge, Fort Portal. All profits to disabled children. The annual Kyaninga Tr...
Where are you celebrating Easter? Uganda resident specials! - 10/Apr/2022 15:07 - 999 days ago
Diary of a Muzungu's safari, lodge and hotel recommendations for celebrating Easter 2022
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Uganda Wildlife Authority revises conservation fees - 20/Mar/2022 13:26 - 1020 days ago
Uganda Wildlife Authority revises conservation fees. Increased entry fee to Murchison Falls. UWA's new Conservation Tariff (pric...
Packing up to permanently leave Uganda? You may want to read this. - 02/Mar/2022 09:13 - 1038 days ago
Don’t panic – the Muzungu has no plans to leave Uganda! – but the reality of expat life is that many people mo...
How does this Muzungu sound? ON Uganda podcast interview! - 18/Feb/2022 08:26 - 1050 days ago
Charlotte Beauvoisin interview. Uganda tourism, marketing, conservation and environment. ON Uganda podcast recorded December 202...
21st century tech to rescue Ugandaâs mountain gorillas - 08/Feb/2022 18:51 - 1060 days ago
Launch of My Gorilla Family Kampala February 2022. Inaugural My Gorilla Family Festival to be launched May 2022.
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Rwanda Uganda land border reopens after 3 years - 31/Jan/2022 20:13 - 1068 days ago
30th January 2022 Rwanda reopened Katuna land border with Uganda after 3-year closure
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Rwanda Uganda land border reopens after 3 years - 31/Jan/2022 20:13 - 1068 days ago
30th January 2022 Rwanda reopened Katuna land border with Uganda after 3-year closure
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The worldâs BIGGEST rolex enters Guinness World Records! - 30/Jan/2022 02:44 - 1069 days ago
Raymond Kahuma makes world's biggest rolex weighing over 200 kg.
Guinness World Record Holder Uganda.
#ExploreUganda #UniquelyOu...
Pandemic peopleâreview of 2021 - 05/Jan/2022 15:22 - 1094 days ago
Ugandan athlete Joshua Cheptegei, won Gold medals at the 2021 Olympics.
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Miss Tourism Uganda to lead 3-day clean-up of Fort Portal 29th October 2021 - 22/Oct/2021 11:00 - 1169 days ago
Miss Tourism Uganda's 3 day visit to Fort Portal, Toro 29th October 2021 will include a range of environmental activities organi...
Huge boost for Kenya tourism as UK relaxes travel restrictions - 17/Sep/2021 19:58 - 1204 days ago
Kenya moves from red list to amber list Finally! Kenya 🇰🇪 is off the UK’s red list! For the last few month...
Huge boost for Kenya tourism as UK relaxes travel restrictions - 17/Sep/2021 19:58 - 1204 days ago
Kenya moves from UK's red list to amber list.
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Latest COVID-19 health measures at Entebbe International Airport, Uganda - 17/Sep/2021 09:57 - 1204 days ago
COVID-19 health measures at Entebbe International Airport, Uganda effective 16th September, 2021. Uganda Civil Aviation Authorit...
woman&home interview - 06/Sep/2021 09:07 - 1215 days ago
Interview with Charlotte Beauvoisin about life in Uganda features in October 2021 issue of woman&home magazine
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Lash goals - 25/Aug/2021 07:36 - 1227 days ago
Lash goals. Yes dear reader, that’s a thing! Yesterday I went shopping on the British high street. (After my year in the f...
How to enter Red List UK via Spain - 25/Jul/2021 18:41 - 1258 days ago
Do you want to travel to the UK from Uganda, Kenya or Rwanda in 2021? Here’s how I did it! These East African countries &#...
A world class welcome at Entebbe Airport - 09/Jul/2021 15:19 - 1274 days ago
Is it safe to travel to Uganda during COVID-19? Standard Operating Procedures at Entebbe International Airport Yesterday I flew ...
Diary of a Muzunguâs tips for staying sane during lockdown! - 17/Jun/2021 16:52 - 1296 days ago
Diary of a Muzungu's tips for staying sane during lockdown!
Entebbe Airport open for international tourism but Uganda under lock...
Out of my element: climbing Mount Elgon - 27/Apr/2021 15:39 - 1347 days ago
Do you love a physical challenge? In this weekâs Guest Post, Jean Byamugisha, CEO of the âUganda Hotel Owners Association sw...
A luxury escape to Mombasaâlimited offer! - 21/Apr/2021 14:56 - 1353 days ago
Mombasa beach package
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Pant hoots and knuckle printsâChimp tracking in Kibale Forest - 17/Apr/2021 05:02 - 1357 days ago
Tracking chimpanzees in Uganda's Kibale Forest with tips for would-be trackers!
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Pant hoots and knuckle spinsâChimp tracking in Kibale Forest - 17/Apr/2021 05:02 - 1357 days ago
Tracking chimpanzees in Uganda's Kibale Forest with tips for would-be trackers!
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The Polish women who fled Europe to build a church in Uganda - 17/Apr/2021 04:27 - 1357 days ago
Diary of a Muzungu. Polish Catholic Church, Nyabyeya, Masindi, Uganda
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Nairobi back in lockdown - 27/Mar/2021 11:59 - 1378 days ago
Kenya's President Kenyatta announces #lockdown in Nairobi, Kajiado, Machakos, Kiambu and Nakuru counties. March 26th 2021 #COVID...
Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo goes virtual! - 23/Mar/2021 04:43 - 1382 days ago
Uganda Tourism Board launches POATE 2021 Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo. The virtual tourism expo will take place 23 - 25 April 20...
Grateful everyday #LockdownDiaries - 20/Mar/2021 09:35 - 1385 days ago
I forget how different my life is to most people's: everyday sights and sounds of life in my wooden house on the edge of Kibale ...
Grateful everyday #LockdownDiaries - 20/Mar/2021 09:35 - 1385 days ago
I forget how different my life is to most people's: everyday sights and sounds of life in my wooden house on the edge of Kibale ...
A forest wakes up - 20/Mar/2021 09:20 - 1385 days ago
A forest wakes up. Birdwatching on the edge of Kibale Forest #LockdownDiaries
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âI have liked youâ - 18/Feb/2021 15:34 - 1415 days ago
Roasted goat and gonja on the bus from Kampala to Fort Portal. Road travel via Mubende. Tips for travelers #VisitUganda
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Travel to Rwanda during COVID-19: step by step guide - 04/Feb/2021 14:54 - 1429 days ago
Travel to Rwanda during the pandemic. Do visitors to Rwanda need COVID-19 test? COVID-19 Rwanda update, Kigali Airport COVID-19 ...
The euphoric Rwenzoris! - 25/Jan/2021 16:54 - 1439 days ago
In December 2020, a team of climbers embarked on a 9-day fact-finding climb of Margherita Peak, the highest point in the Rwenzor...
Uganda slashes permit&park fees for all visitors - 01/Dec/2020 18:09 - 1494 days ago
Uganda Wildlife Authority promotion December 1 2020 to March 31 2021 - gorilla and chimp permits, National Parks, birdwatching
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Entebbe International Airport, Uganda: travel inâthe new normalâ - 19/Nov/2020 08:38 - 1506 days ago
Prof Wolfgang Thome of ATCNews.org recently flew from Entebbe International Airport in Uganda. COVID-19 #VisitUganda
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Uniquely Semliki - 05/Nov/2020 10:30 - 1520 days ago
Semliki Safari Lodge Where in Uganda can you enjoy a night game drive, engage with experts who are actively conserving a Protect...
Do you support the campaign to save Bugoma Forest? - 30/Oct/2020 13:05 - 1526 days ago
Bugoma Forest: A garden of Eden under threat. Vision Group begins a campaign to save Bugoma Forest #SaveBugomaForest
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Entebbe International Airport reopens - 09/Oct/2020 07:00 - 1547 days ago
Uganda Civil Aviation Authority directives for resumption of international flights The Muzungu writes: the official statement fr...
Conservation in Africa during the Pandemic: podcast interview - 17/Sep/2020 04:59 - 1569 days ago
Charlotte Beauvoisin talks to Kojo Bentum-Williams about Conservation in Africa during COVID-19 pandemic on VA Tourism Podcast
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When can I travel to Uganda? Post-lockdown FAQs - 01/Sep/2020 07:14 - 1585 days ago
Travel to Uganda and Kenya during the COVID-19 pandemic: frequently asked questions about quarantine, visas, immigration, Entebb...
Now is the time to take precautions! - 09/Aug/2020 15:15 - 1608 days ago
Letter to U.S. Citizens in Uganda: Now is the Time to take Precautions! Letter from US Embassy, Kampala. August 2020. COVID-19 ...
Ugandaâs tourism private sector demands airport reopening - 09/Aug/2020 11:53 - 1608 days ago
Private sector stakeholders from Ugandaâs tourism, hospitality & aviation met at Sheraton Kampala Hotel August 5 2020 to ...
Virtually edible! A food tour of Uganda - 06/Aug/2020 06:51 - 1611 days ago
A virtual food tour of Uganda - favourite traditional dishes, must-try food / drinks for visitors, dining customs plus the worst...
Do you run a tourism business in the Rwenzori region? - 27/Jul/2020 05:16 - 1621 days ago
Digital Marketing Training for Rwenzori-based tourism businesses. Sign up for a four-day programme of Digital Marketing Training...
Do you run a tourism business in the Rwenzori region? - 27/Jul/2020 05:16 - 1621 days ago
Digital Marketing Training for Rwenzori-based tourism businesses. Sign up for a four-day programme of Digital Marketing Training...
The future of travel in East Africa: Interview with Prof. Wolfgang Thome - 01/Jun/2020 08:45 - 1677 days ago
Travel writers Professor Wolfgang Thome, Solomon Oleny, Edgar Batte and me Charlotte Beauvoisin at Kilimanjaro Airport
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We Asked for Fascinating Stories of Lockdown Abroad. And Wow, Did We Get Them - 20/May/2020 05:36 - 1689 days ago
An update from Charlotte Beauvoisin in Kibale Forest during lockdown, as featured on Fodor's Travel
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Uganda Wildlife Authority goes live on Facebook to discuss wildlife protection during the pandemic - 28/Apr/2020 05:30 - 1711 days ago
Sam Mwandha, ED Uganda Wildlife Authority live on Facebook to discuss wildlife protection during Coronavirus pandemic
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A time to dream: A message from Bradt Guides - 18/Apr/2020 05:30 - 1721 days ago
A time to dream: A message from Bradt Guides. An inspiring message about travel and 50% off all Bradt Guides
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My house is alive! - 30/Mar/2020 05:19 - 1740 days ago
What is disturbing me? That simple answer eludes me tonight… My house is alive! (You know when thereâs something in your...
Corona Virus survival tips: how to work from home - 23/Mar/2020 11:45 - 1747 days ago
pilot is working from home. Corona Virus. Doug Shen on Twitter
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Bracing ourselves for Corona Virus in Uganda - 15/Mar/2020 11:01 - 1755 days ago
#CoronaVirus #CoronavirusUpdates #COVID-19 Uganda
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A guide to Red Rocks Cultural Festival 2020, Musanze - 10/Mar/2020 11:53 - 1760 days ago
What is Red Rocks Cultural Festival? A celebration of community conservation and traditional Rwandan culture
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The land of 1000âŠsurprises! A solo exploration of Rwanda - 02/Mar/2020 05:39 - 1768 days ago
Although Rwanda pitches itself as a high-end destination, the country has accommodation for all budgets. Rwanda is an easy count...
The Doctor and the spy gorilla! - 17/Feb/2020 05:18 - 1782 days ago
BBCâs “Spy in the Wild” series meets Uganda’s Mountain Gorillas. Diary of a Muzungu interviews Uganda’...
Bradt Ugandaâthe definitive guidebook. Edition 9 out now! - 17/Jan/2020 05:21 - 1813 days ago
Interview with Philip Briggs, author of the Bradt Guidebook to Uganda. I first met Philip at Sunbird Hill in Kibale where we too...
Protected: Bradt Ugandaâthe definitive guidebook. Edition 9 out now! - 09/Jan/2020 15:21 - 1821 days ago
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International Flights to Uganda - 17/Dec/2019 09:14 - 1844 days ago
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Airlines Nairobi Kenya Coast - 17/Dec/2019 09:00 - 1844 days ago
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Domestic Flights Uganda - 13/Dec/2019 16:41 - 1848 days ago
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Great things to do in East Africa before flying to your next destination - 10/Dec/2019 11:42 - 1851 days ago
Great things to do in East Africa before flying to your next destination
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Lunch arrivedâsquawkingâon a boda boda - 30/Nov/2019 07:32 - 1861 days ago
Being hungry in Kasese can be a bit of a challenge. Part I Ordering dinner after 9 pm upcountry usually means little in the way ...
10 fascinating facts (I bet you didnât know) about flamingos - 26/Nov/2019 13:11 - 1865 days ago
Flamingo-watching, horse riding through zebras, a game drive in search of elands – what more can a girl ask for? Sigh̷...
Lake Sakaâmore birdwatching with Rog! - 16/Nov/2019 19:22 - 1875 days ago
Pelicans and Great-crested Grebes – birdwatching at Lake Saka, Fort Portal The sight of four Sacred Ibis flying overhead i...
Protected: How to tour Africa from the comfort of your Nairobi hotel - 06/Nov/2019 15:46 - 1885 days ago
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âI was thinking of getting myself a Muzungu,â he said - 02/Nov/2019 06:17 - 1889 days ago
Any colour will do - as long as it's white... apparently.
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How to eat like a Rwandanâ10 snacks (I bet youâve never tried) - 26/Oct/2019 07:52 - 1896 days ago
As well as the regular biscuits and sodas, the small bus park in Musanze (stop off point for tracking the gorillas in Rwanda) ha...
Will you Run the Rift or Ride the Rift? Sign up now! - 17/Oct/2019 07:12 - 1905 days ago
Join me in registering for two great sporting events taking place in November and December at the fabulous Kyaninga Lodge near F...
How to be a touristâmy top 4 tips for Ugandans who want to travel - 08/Oct/2019 15:00 - 1914 days ago
Diary of a Muzungu. camel Buganda Expo Kampala
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One to watch: GishwatiâMukura, Rwandaâs newest national park - 29/Sep/2019 08:50 - 1923 days ago
Gishwati - Mukura, Rwandaâs fourth national park
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Swahili Beachâconfessions of a travel blogger - 16/Sep/2019 23:06 - 1936 days ago
With eight swimming pools cascading down to the Indian Ocean, Swahili Beach Resort in Diani is high on this travel blogger's lis...
âI was thinking of getting myself a Muzungu,â he said - 25/Aug/2019 18:17 - 1958 days ago
The good Samaritan? They must have watered down my petrol or something. I know the car needs a service but itâs almost impossi...
Taste rural Ugandan life in Ishasha with Agartha! - 24/Aug/2019 19:14 - 1959 days ago
Agarthaâs Taste of Uganda Tour is fun, educational and perfect for the inquisitive visitor who wonders how a rural Ugandan lad...
Taste rural Ugandan life in Ishasha with Agartha! - 24/Aug/2019 19:14 - 1959 days ago
Agarthaâs Taste of Uganda Tour is fun, educational and perfect for the inquisitive visitor who wonders how a rural Ugandan lad...
Whale watching in Watamuâa first for Kenya! - 11/Aug/2019 13:32 - 1972 days ago
Whale watching in Watamu and the Twin Migration! The Great Migration of a million plus wildebeest across the plains of Kenya (an...
History in your handâ exploring Kampala, Jinja&Entebbe for free with maps and a mobile app - 11/Jul/2019 07:57 - 2003 days ago
The launch of three free maps, a free mobile app and a book of photography gives unprecedented information about Uganda’s ...
Uganda gets a sporting chance to promote tourism globally - 26/Jun/2019 17:35 - 2018 days ago
Uganda tourism supports Uganda Cranes at Africa Cup of Nations 2019 in Egypt This week a team from the Ministry of Touris...
Rhinos to Rwanda: the largest ever transport of rhinos from Europe to Africa begins today - 23/Jun/2019 10:03 - 2021 days ago
Rwandaâs commitment to protecting and investing in its National Parks is phenomenal. The annual Kwita Izina gorilla naming cer...
âThere is no Murchison Falls National Park without Murchison Fallsâ#SaveMurchisonFalls - 18/Jun/2019 11:18 - 2026 days ago
“There is no Murchison Falls National Park without Murchison Falls” says Dr Akankwasa Barirega, Acting Commissioner,...
Oranges and Ebolaâ a night crossing at the Uganda Rwanda border - 09/Jun/2019 09:07 - 2035 days ago
Oranges and Ebola â a night crossing at the Uganda Rwanda border Tonight weâre listening to rumba. Itâs a pleasant change ...
Oranges and Ebolaâ a night crossing at the Uganda Rwanda border - 09/Jun/2019 09:07 - 2035 days ago
Oranges and Ebola â a night crossing at the Uganda Rwanda border Tonight weâre listening to rumba. Itâs a pleasant change ...
Water, water everywhere, nor a drop to drinkââbreakfast in Kigali - 07/Jun/2019 05:02 - 2037 days ago
Breakfast at a low-key motel in Kigali brought back school-day memories of studying English literature. In âThe Rime of the An...
Water, water everywhere, nor a drop to drinkââBreakfast in Kigali - 07/Jun/2019 05:02 - 2037 days ago
Breakfast at a low-key motel in Kigali brought back school-day memories of studying English literature. In âThe Rime of the An...
Tanzania bans plastic bagsâtravellers take note! - 31/May/2019 05:35 - 2044 days ago
Tanzania bans plastic carrier bags – travellers take note! Visitors to Tanzania should take note that the government has j...
Auntie Charlotteâs cottage features in âAmazing views from workplaces around the worldâ BBC.com - 24/Apr/2019 13:00 - 2081 days ago
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Caught on camera! The BBC visit Murchison Falls - 17/Jan/2019 07:46 - 2178 days ago
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Kampalaâs top 7 top hotels for celebrating Christmas and New Year! - 23/Dec/2018 20:31 - 2203 days ago
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What is the best way to travel to the mountain gorillas? - 19/Dec/2018 19:37 - 2207 days ago
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Uganda or Rwanda. How do you decide where to go mountain gorilla tracking? Mountain gorilla tracking is a professionally organis...
Where are the Mountain Gorillas in Uganda? - 21/Nov/2018 15:31 - 2235 days ago
Where are the Mountain Gorillas in Uganda? Ugandaâs Mountain Gorillas can be seen in two places in southwestern Uganda: Bwindi...
What do Mountain Gorillas look like? - 21/Nov/2018 15:19 - 2235 days ago
What do Mountain Gorillas look like? Did you know that gorillas and humans share 98% of the same genetic material? Male Mountain...
Where is the best place to stay for gorilla tracking in Uganda? - 21/Nov/2018 15:13 - 2235 days ago
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Ultimate Guide to Mountain Gorilla Trekking - 21/Nov/2018 15:03 - 2235 days ago
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Queen Elizabeth National Park - 21/Nov/2018 11:52 - 2235 days ago
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Mgahinga Gorilla National Park - 16/Nov/2018 19:41 - 2240 days ago
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Kibale Forest National Park - 12/Nov/2018 13:26 - 2244 days ago
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Uganda Travel Tips - 12/Nov/2018 13:21 - 2244 days ago
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Uganda travel advice I ignored We all make mistakes, here are some of mine. This is a list of some of the advice I was given ...
Semliki National Park - 12/Nov/2018 13:08 - 2244 days ago
Semliki National Park – “half as many species of bird as the entire Congo” Semliki (or Semuliki) is most popul...
Kidepo Valley National Park - 12/Nov/2018 13:06 - 2244 days ago
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Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park - 12/Nov/2018 12:51 - 2244 days ago
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park – no. 1 for mountain gorilla trekking, no. 1 in Africa for birding too! We pay a ...
Oranges and Ebola - 26/Sep/2018 11:32 - 2291 days ago
No Ebola outbreak in Uganda, says government Tonight weâre listening to rumba. Itâs a pleasant change from the constant hawk...
Celebrating gorillas atâthe best Kwita Izina ever!â - 19/Sep/2018 11:13 - 2298 days ago
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Airbnb Africa Travel Summit starts drive to spread tourism benefits to locals - 13/Sep/2018 13:49 - 2304 days ago
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Airbnb Africa Travel Summit starts drive to spread tourism benefits to locals - 13/Sep/2018 13:49 - 2304 days ago
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âI saw thingsâNyege Nyege Festival - 12/Sep/2018 12:15 - 2305 days ago
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Back in the saddleâhorseplay at Speke Equestrian Centre - 04/Sep/2018 22:44 - 2313 days ago
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17 must-try experiences in Mombasa! - 29/Aug/2018 22:35 - 2319 days ago
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How to book air tickets for Entebbe to Nairobi online at Jambojet.com - 29/Aug/2018 16:07 - 2319 days ago
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Chimping inâChibaleâ(Kibale Forest)âa family affair - 22/Jul/2018 13:32 - 2357 days ago
Welcome to Diary of a Muzungu! This weekâs guest post is by Clare Park, a British tourist who visited Uganda with her family ...
Chimping inâChibaleâ(Kibale Forest)âa family affair - 22/Jul/2018 13:32 - 2357 days ago
Welcome to Diary of a Muzungu! This weekâs guest post is by Clare Park, a British tourist who visited Uganda with her family ...
Chimping inâChibaleâ(Kibale Forest)âa family affair - 22/Jul/2018 13:32 - 2357 days ago
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From Silverbacks to Silverchefs! - 29/May/2018 14:04 - 2411 days ago
How far will you go for good food? From Silverback Mountain Gorillas to Silverchefs – how food is helping put the Gorilla ...
From Silverbacks to Silverchefs! - 29/May/2018 14:04 - 2411 days ago
How far will you go for good food? From Silverback Mountain Gorillas to Silverchefs – how food is helping put the Gorilla ...
From Silverbacks to Silverchefs! - 29/May/2018 11:04 - 2411 days ago
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Scrabble and a roaring fire: recipe for a cosy weekend at The Peak Spot Lodge, Rwanda - 27/Apr/2018 14:03 - 2443 days ago
A weekend by an open fireplace at The Peak Spot Lodge “Jewel of the Virunga” a few minutes’ drive from the sta...
Scrabble and a roaring fire: recipe for a cosy weekend at The Peak Spot Lodge, Rwanda - 27/Apr/2018 11:03 - 2443 days ago
A weekend by an open fireplace at The Peak Spot Lodge “Jewel of the Virunga” a few minutes’ drive from the sta...
Scrabble and a roaring fire: recipe for a cosy weekend at The Peak Spot Lodge, Rwanda - 27/Apr/2018 11:03 - 2443 days ago
A weekend by an open fireplace at The Peak Spot Lodge “Jewel of the Virunga” a few minutes’ drive from the sta...
Scrabble and a roaring fire: recipe for a cosy weekend at The Peak Spot Lodge, Rwanda - 27/Apr/2018 11:03 - 2443 days ago
A weekend by an open fireplace at The Peak Spot Lodge “Jewel of the Virunga” a few minutes’ drive from the sta...
A bed full of wings - 17/Apr/2018 18:44 - 2453 days ago
Life on the edge of Kibale Forest during the rainy season The chimpanzees of Kibale Forest have been screeching loudly for the p...
A bed full of wings - 17/Apr/2018 18:44 - 2453 days ago
Life on the edge of Kibale Forest during the rainy season The chimpanzees of Kibale Forest have been screeching loudly for the p...
A bed full of wings - 17/Apr/2018 18:44 - 2453 days ago
Life on the edge of Kibale Forest during the rainy season The chimpanzees of Kibale Forest have been screeching loudly for the p...
Race around the LubiriââKabaka wangeâ - 31/Mar/2018 05:37 - 2470 days ago
Register for the Kabaka’s Birthday Run, Kampala, Sunday April 8th 2018 It seems every week there is a ‘marathon̵...
25 little-known Ugandan tourist destinations to visit in 2018 - 28/Feb/2018 16:45 - 2501 days ago
25 little-known Ugandan tourist destinations to visit in 2018 After a few days visiting community tourism projects in Ishasha, Q...
The Bee Hiveâfor cold beer&hot coffee (drop by after tracking the chimps in Kibale!) - 26/Feb/2018 09:42 - 2503 days ago
The Bee Hive Bar & Bistro at Bigodi only opened last year and is already a hit amongst travellers, tourists and locals. The ...
Brief Encounter. Of romance&railwaysâKenyaâs SGR train ride - 14/Feb/2018 16:28 - 2515 days ago
Brief Encounter – the muzungu’s complete guide to Kenya’s SGR ‘Madaraka Express’ train between Nai...
Love birds, butterflies and chimps? Then donât miss Sunbird Hill, Kibale Forest edge - 07/Feb/2018 15:45 - 2522 days ago
Introducing Sunbird Hill on the edge of Kibale Forest Sunbird Hill Research and Monitoring Site is becoming a haven for nature e...
The day my suitcase got upgraded to business class - 09/Jan/2018 11:01 - 2551 days ago
My hands were full. With one hand I pulled my suitcase on wheels; in the other I was carrying – and trying to quickly drin...
Uganda for beginnersâ introduction for new expats - 13/Dec/2017 14:06 - 2578 days ago
Uganda for beginners â an introduction for new expats Youâre bound to fall in love with Ugandansâ ever friendly and infect...
Why I believe thereâs witchcraft (A tribute to my dog) - 11/Dec/2017 06:00 - 2580 days ago
Welcome to Diary of a Muzungu! This weekâs guest post is by Bash Fahad Mutumba, a Ugandan blogger and fellow dog-lover!  Bas...
Itâs nsenene all the way: grasshopper road trip to Fort Portal - 30/Nov/2017 20:10 - 2591 days ago
A rainy season journey: grasshopper road trip to Fort Portal Our dawn departure from Kampala is marked by streaks of pink and or...
Rwanda announces: all travelers to get #VisaOnArrival from January 2018 - 17/Nov/2017 12:00 - 2604 days ago
How do I apply for Rwanda visas in 2018? Rwanda to issue visa on arrival for all visitors You have to hand it to the Rwandese, t...
*ENTER NOW* share your photos of the Pearl of Africa! - 05/Nov/2017 22:49 - 2616 days ago
Do you love photography? Do you love winning cool prizes? Do you love taking photos of the Peal of Africa? Then you want to ente...
The rolex: celebrating Ugandaâs uniqueness! - 09/Oct/2017 10:19 - 2643 days ago
How the humble rolex celebrates Uganda’s uniqueness! I received an interesting email recently: âI have been following yo...
Bumming around in Nyabugogo bus park - 27/Sep/2017 16:17 - 2655 days ago
Waiting for the bus to depart. Nyabugogo bus park, Kigali I can’t believe my luck. My allocated seat – number 11 ...
NEXT UP: Bayimba!âAn unparalleled feast of music, dance, theatre, film&visual artsâ - 06/Sep/2017 17:25 - 2676 days ago
Bayimba International Festival of the Arts 10th Anniversary: exploring Ugandaâs Art Wealth Diary of a Muzungu is delighted to...
âVintage is eleganceââclassic cars&fashion at the Kampala Sheraton - 18/Aug/2017 03:55 - 2695 days ago
In case you missed it! Highlights from the 2017 CBA Uganda Classic and Vintage Auto Show Do you love the cars of a bygone era? E...
Why orphanage tours are wrong - 08/Aug/2017 05:01 - 2705 days ago
Children arenât tourist attractions. Why orphanage tours are wrong Welcome to Diary of a Muzungu! This weekâs guest post i...
#RwenzoriDiary week 6â Kilembe revisited - 04/Aug/2017 07:00 - 2709 days ago
Welcome to week 6 of my #RwenzoriDiary. The series started here ⊠A few weeks ago, we embarked on a fascinating tour of th...
#RwenzoriDiary week 5âSempaya Springs, Semliki - 23/Jul/2017 10:42 - 2721 days ago
Welcome to week 5 of my #RwenzoriDiary. The series started here … I’m now back in Kampala and getting stuck into th...
How private patrols support Bugoma Forest conservation - 20/Jul/2017 16:12 - 2724 days ago
As regular Diary of a Muzungu readers will know, conservation brought me to Uganda. I continue to support a number of conservati...
#RwenzoriDiary week 4â high above Mt Kilimanjaro! - 14/Jul/2017 11:37 - 2730 days ago
Welcome to week 4 of my #RwenzoriDiary. The series started here ⊠Letâs get the bad news out of the way: itâs not been ...
#RwenzoriDiary week threeâdonât miss Julyâs Rwenzori Tourism Expo! - 07/Jul/2017 05:00 - 2737 days ago
Welcome to week three of my #RwenzoriDiary. The series started here … I’ve just received the most exciting hiking t...
#RwenzoriDiary week twoâKasese pork joints&grazing at the Sheraton - 26/Jun/2017 18:58 - 2748 days ago
I’ve received a few comments about the first entry in my #RwenzoriDiary, including “you go, I’ll meet you back...
#RwenzoriDiary week oneâcommitment! - 20/Jun/2017 19:04 - 2754 days ago
I’m committed now. You have it in writing. There’s no going back – only up! I don’t know when and I don&...
The Kigali Marriott Hotel: American luxury with Rwandese class - 16/Jun/2017 04:47 - 2758 days ago
The Kigali Marriott Hotel: American luxury with Rwandese class Driving up to the rather smart Kigali Marriott, you might think t...
Stirring up magic at the Devilâs Cauldron, Murchison Falls - 06/May/2017 09:31 - 2799 days ago
Top of the Falls, Murchison Falls National Park There is an inevitability about the constant flow of the River Nile that I find ...
Why Alain St Ange is the best candidate for UNWTO Secretary General - 02/May/2017 04:36 - 2803 days ago
Transforming Africa through tourism. Why East African Alain St Ange is the best candidate for UNWTO Secretary General Regular re...
Nairobi National Park. The muzunguâs first city safari! - 17/Apr/2017 05:31 - 2818 days ago
A city safari in Nairobi National Park. An early morning game drive to match any safari in the bush! It seemed weird to leave o...
Stirring up magic at the Devilâs Cauldron, Murchison Falls - 15/Apr/2017 09:31 - 2820 days ago
Top of the Falls, Murchison Falls National Park There is an inevitability about the constant flow of the River Nile that I find ...
âSalesman with an AK47âUganda via Northern Ireland, Iraq&Afghanistan - 12/Apr/2017 08:39 - 2823 days ago
A book review: Salesman with an AK47: a rollercoaster ride of a life lived on the edge – by Alan Barry This book is not ...
Sundowners, star-gazing&tales from the bush. A weekend at Nile Safari Lodge - 14/Mar/2017 07:51 - 2852 days ago
There’s a cool breeze coming off the Nile tonight. My banda at Nile Safari Lodge is open-netted on three sides. Set on sti...
5 things to remember when backpacking with kids in Africa - 16/Feb/2017 07:48 - 2878 days ago
Welcome to Diary of a Muzungu! This weekâs guest post is by Joe. I’ll let him introduce himself! I’m Joe. I run N...
Chinese tourism in Ugandaâopportunity or threat? - 17/Jan/2017 11:46 - 2908 days ago
Chinese in Uganda: tourism opportunities and conservation threats Welcome to Diary of a Muzungu! This weekâs guest post is b...
Where to travel in East Africa in 2017: the muzunguâs recommendations - 05/Jan/2017 21:10 - 2920 days ago
Where to travel in East Africa in 2017: Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda. The Muzungu’s recommendations Happy New Year, dear Diary re...
Uganda becoming a digital hub - 16/Dec/2016 20:35 - 2940 days ago
Welcome to Diary of a Muzungu! This weekâs guest post is written by Abigail Morgan. According to an article published on the...
Kyaninga Lodgeâthe dancing, running (and relaxing!) lodge - 18/Nov/2016 21:26 - 2968 days ago
Kyaninga Lodge‘s breathtaking views Since the recent launch of the Disney film âQueen of Katwe,â Ugandans have been di...
10 little-known things to do in Arua, West Nile - 02/Nov/2016 06:51 - 2984 days ago
Hereâs the muzunguâs guide on how to travel to Arua, 10 things to do in Arua and West Nile, all about Arua town, what to buy...
MASH-tastic! The muzunguâs bus tips from Kampala to Nairobi - 17/Oct/2016 19:34 - 3000 days ago
Taking the bus between Kampala and Nairobi? Try MASH! The brilliant East Africa Tourist Visa and Interstate Pass mean that trave...
âNagawa â you cowardised!â A detour via the Congo - 14/Sep/2016 20:10 - 3033 days ago
Adventure in West Nile – and beyond There were two international highlights to our trip to West Nile. The silly Muzungu wa...
Downtown dreadlocks. The muzunguâs blind date - 03/Sep/2016 11:15 - 3044 days ago
What did I say to Julia? After one dating disaster too many I joked that âif another guy with dreadlocks wants to date me, th...
Tropical disease diary - 23/Aug/2016 08:06 - 3055 days ago
“How not to do it” – Uganda travel health advice from the muzungu This month I have been bitten by Mango Flies...
Kenyaâs dazzling marine life: where to snorkel in Watamu - 17/Aug/2016 07:30 - 3061 days ago
Kenya’s dazzling marine life: where to snorkel in Watamu Seventh Heaven isnât up in the sky, itâs here in the warm Ind...
Airport drama # 1-âThe plane is closing!â - 07/Aug/2016 10:56 - 3071 days ago
If Iâm honest, I’ve lived on âAfrican timeâ before I lived in Africa… but even when I make a timely plan, some...
Airport drama # 1-âThe plane is closing!â - 07/Aug/2016 10:56 - 3071 days ago
If Iâm honest, I’ve lived on âAfrican timeâ before I lived in Africa… but even when I make a timely plan, some...
NOW LIVE: apply for Ugandan tourist visas online - 01/Jul/2016 16:09 - 3108 days ago
All Ugandan tourist visas are now online. Apply BEFORE you travel! Update from Kampala, Uganda, effective July 1, 2016. The Mini...
What is the East Africa Tourist Visa? - 26/May/2016 23:18 - 3144 days ago
What is the East Africa Tourist Visa? Your questions answered… The idea of a single regional East Africa Tourist Visa is t...
Have you traveled the Lunatic Express? - 07/May/2016 18:25 - 3163 days ago
More ‘lunatic’ than ‘express’… Lunatic Express train Nairobi to Mombasa, Kenya: survival tips, how...
Why Kenyaâs ivory burning makes sense #worthmorealive - 29/Apr/2016 13:17 - 3171 days ago
The ivory burning in Nairobi National Park, Kenya and what it means. This weekend sees a historic conservation event: the burni...
Why visit Uganda? Dispelling a few myths - 24/Feb/2016 18:57 - 3236 days ago
Why visit Uganda? #VisitUganda When I tell people in Europe that I live in Uganda, they may have heard of the country, but they ...
The Muzungu stays homeâwhile #UgandaDecides - 05/Feb/2016 21:01 - 3255 days ago
Follow #UgandaDecides is the hashtag dedicated to Uganda’s forthcoming election. One thing is for sure, Ugandans have a f...
How to find an international school in Kampala - 05/Feb/2016 01:59 - 3255 days ago
General intro: FAMILIES Ugandans are big on family and are crazy about children. Statistics say the average Ugandan family has s...
Where to travel in Uganda&East Africa in 2016âthe Muzunguâs plans - 02/Jan/2016 16:13 - 3289 days ago
Where to travel in Uganda & East Africa in 2016 Happy New Year, dear Diary reader! As we wave goodbye to 2015, I’d lik...
On The Ballâinspiring Ugandan kids through football - 20/Dec/2015 09:17 - 3302 days ago
Welcome to Diary of a Muzungu! This weekâs guest post is by Irish football coach Karol Gallagher, who I first met at the Ka...
Expats in Uganda Magazine amateur photography competition 2015: the winners - 18/Dec/2015 19:04 - 3304 days ago
Uganda is an incredibly photogenic country, and many expats have sharpened their photography skills after coming to Uganda, and ...
On the right track: the Muzunguâs first Ugandan train ride - 13/Dec/2015 14:46 - 3309 days ago
Rift Valley Railways relaunches Kampala passenger train service after 20 year break Another first this week: my first Ugandan tr...
Karibu!â welcome to East Africa â Pope Francis #PopeInUganda - 25/Nov/2015 22:50 - 3327 days ago
Karibu! â and welcome to East Africa! â Pope Francis. #PopeInKenya #PopeInUganda The Pope has landed in East Africa! Now in ...
Are you going to Kampala City Festival 2015? - 02/Oct/2015 22:04 - 3381 days ago
Are you going to Kampala City Festival 2015? This is the Muzunguâs story from 2014. I had a blast! Scroll down to the bottom ...
How to hike Bwindi. My Gorilla Highlands adventure, part 2 - 19/Sep/2015 23:39 - 3394 days ago
Bwindi hiking: Have you experienced the real jungle? Been walking in the woods? Try walking in the jungle! Hiking Bwindi Impe...
Going back to school? How to find an international school in Kampala - 16/Aug/2015 07:27 - 3428 days ago
Are you new to Uganda? Are you looking for tips on how to find an International School in Kampala? Ugandans are big on family an...
How many islands before breakfast? My Gorilla Highlands adventure, part 1 - 12/Jul/2015 19:40 - 3463 days ago
Can you beat this… ? A gentle early morning paddle across the still waters of Lake Bunyonyi in a dugout canoe… follo...
How to climb the Rwenzori Mountainsâtrekking Margherita Peak - 30/May/2015 19:46 - 3506 days ago
Are you thinking of climbing Margherita Peak or trekking the Rwenzori Mountains? Then read this first! Welcome to Diary of a Mu...
An invitation to Masaka: the inaugural Uganda International Marathon! May 24th - 10/May/2015 20:07 - 3526 days ago
Uganda International Marathon Masaka – Are you interested in running through the beautiful Masaka countryside on the last ...
âEating fishâ on Lake Victoriaâthe Muzunguâs guide - 04/Apr/2015 10:07 - 3562 days ago
âEating fishâ on Lake Victoria – the Muzungu’s guide Regular readers of Diary of a Muzungu will know how much I ...
Mandela and Me. A homage to Nelson Mandela - 07/Dec/2014 20:46 - 3680 days ago
Mandela and Me. A homage to Nelson Mandela This time last year, I was too sick with Malaria to pay homage to Nelson Mandela. Cry...
Are you up for high wire hijinks? - 29/Nov/2014 16:44 - 3688 days ago
High wire fun at Lakeside Adventure Park Lakeside Adventure Park is unique: there is nowhere like it in Uganda. The park offers...
Operation Shoebill: Ugandaâs Big Birding Day 24 hour race - 22/Nov/2014 15:40 - 3695 days ago
Operation Shoebill: first-hand experience of Ugandaâs Big Birding Day annual 24 hour bird race at Mabamba Bay So why precisely...
My journey to Uganda: First Impressions - 16/Nov/2014 06:35 - 3701 days ago
Welcome to Diary of a Muzungu! This weekâs guest post is by Angela Dempsey, who was so captivated by her first impressions ...
Why do I blog? - 16/Oct/2014 21:08 - 3732 days ago
Why do I blog? Blogging is my friend. Blogging is my creative outlet. Blogging is my personal space when things in my life donâ...
How to climb Mount KilimanjaroâTales of a Novice Climber - 07/Oct/2014 18:04 - 3741 days ago
How to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. Is climbing Mount Kilimanjaro on your âtravel bucket listâ? I love hiking, but thereâs a l...
KLA ART 014ââUnmappedââKampala Contemporary Art Festival - 04/Oct/2014 15:05 - 3744 days ago
âUnmappedâ – Who are the unheard voices of our cities? KLA ART 014, Kampala Contemporary Art Festival This year Kampa...
How to climb Mount KilimanjaroâTales of a Novice Climber - 18/Sep/2014 18:04 - 3760 days ago
How to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. Is climbing Mount Kilimanjaro on your âtravel bucket listâ? I love hiking, but thereâs a l...
My journey to Uganda: First Impressions - 10/Sep/2014 06:35 - 3768 days ago
Welcome to Diary of a Muzungu! This weekâs guest post is by Angela Dempsey, who was so captivated by her first impressions ...
Bird watching on the Kazinga Channelâa 21st century Safari! - 03/Sep/2014 12:19 - 3775 days ago
Bird watching: a 21st-century Safari! Kazinga Channel Queen Elizabeth National Park Have you noticed that the more Safaris you g...
âLove letter to Motherland Ugandaâand the National Anthem debate - 29/Jul/2014 05:33 - 3811 days ago
Uganda’s National Anthem – A plea to Ugandans from Meronie Agaba In recent weeks, Uganda has been alive with...
Kampala Art Biennaleâwhatâs it all about? - 27/Jul/2014 19:21 - 3813 days ago
About the Kampala Art Biennale Kampala is a dynamic city, bursting with talent. I love this city. Throughout August this year, ...
Save the Nile #saveadventuretourisminUgandaâcan you help? - 17/Jul/2014 15:48 - 3823 days ago
Save the Nile. Help us Save Adventure Tourism in Uganda The situation regarding the Isimba Hydro Power Project on the River Nile...
Birds send my heart a flutter⊠- 07/Jul/2014 22:53 - 3833 days ago
My favourite birdwatching Uganda stories Similar in size to Great Britain, Ugandaâs unique geographical positioning in the Gre...
Save the Nile #saveadventuretourisminUgandaâcan you help? - 29/Jun/2014 11:48 - 3841 days ago
Save the Nile. Help us Save Adventure Tourism in Uganda The situation regarding the Isimba Hydro Power Project on the River Nile...
Birds send my heart a flutter⊠- 17/Jun/2014 22:53 - 3853 days ago
My favourite birdwatching Uganda stories Similar in size to Great Britain, Ugandaâs unique geographical positioning in the Gre...
A rollex-fuelled tour of Uganda and Africa by bike #HumanSpirit - 15/Jun/2014 17:06 - 3855 days ago
“Iâm no David Attenborough, but trekking with the gorillas has been the greatest wildlife experience of my life,” ...
All roads lead to Namugongo - 29/May/2014 08:23 - 3872 days ago
It always makes me laugh: the unexpected things I end up getting involved in Uganda, so I shouldnât have been surprised when J...
My kind of club? - 10/May/2014 20:05 - 3891 days ago
Launch of the Uganda Chapter of the Explorers Club The Muzungu is always up for a bit of an adventure, as regular Diary of a Muz...
Messing about on the river - 25/Mar/2014 20:58 - 3937 days ago
Jinja accommodation at The Haven A cursory look at The Havenâs visitorâs book tells it all: full of compliments from first t...
360 degrees of Rwanda: a Virunga luxury gorilla safari - 15/Mar/2014 06:09 - 3947 days ago
360 degrees of Rwanda: a Virunga luxury gorilla safari Misty volcanic peaks and lakes dotted with small islands are the backdrop...
The distant Volcanoes of Mgahinga - 14/Mar/2014 09:46 - 3948 days ago
Mount Gahinga Lodge, Mgahinga Gorilla National Park âMgahinga is my favourite place in the whole of Uganda!â my friend Juli...
âEyes turned upwardââaerial photos of South Western Uganda - 04/Mar/2014 11:00 - 3958 days ago
“When once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned upward, for there you have been, ...
5 Years a Blogger - 26/Feb/2014 07:51 - 3964 days ago
Five years ago I first set foot in Uganda. (Is that all itâs been?) Thank you to everyone whoâs been part of my journey. I m...
Crossing continentsâthe Muzunguâs Istanbul city tour - 23/Feb/2014 11:07 - 3967 days ago
Crossing continents – the Muzungu’s Istanbul city tour The Muzungu loves to explore new places on her own but this t...
Turkish Delightfulâthe restaurant in the sky - 23/Feb/2014 09:06 - 3967 days ago
How to fly from Uganda to London – fly via Istanbul with Turkish Airlines! Flying with a national carrier gives you an ins...
Shake your kabina! A musical, dancing tour of Uganda - 25/Jan/2014 14:30 - 3996 days ago
The Culture of Uganda – in rhythm and dance Tick-tick-tick goes the bamboo on the calabash. Sh-sh-sh-shake the seeds in th...
Interview with a rebel: Ugandan cultural activist Stephen Rwangyezi - 20/Jan/2014 13:59 - 4001 days ago
Interview with a rebel: Ugandan cultural activist Stephen Rwangyezi Stephen Rwangyezi is a fantastic storyteller with a compell...
Ugandans AdoptââWhy I do what I doâ - 16/Jan/2014 14:16 - 4005 days ago
Welcome to Diary of a Muzungu! This weekâs guest post is by Agwang Aidah, who is the Communications Officer at Ugandans Adopt...
Why do Muzungu women like dating Rastas? - 06/Dec/2013 09:07 - 4046 days ago
If you want to know whatâs really going on in mixed relationships, tell me what you think of this one? Some of the experiences...
Safari to the centre of the solar system - 06/Dec/2013 06:16 - 4046 days ago
The Muzungu simply couldnât pass on the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see a Hybrid Solar Eclipse in Uganda. Iâm not usua...
Safari to the centre of the solar system - 06/Dec/2013 06:16 - 4046 days ago
The Muzungu simply couldnât pass on the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see a Hybrid Solar Eclipse in Uganda. Iâm n...
Protected:âEat my dust!âde Muzunguâs quad bike Safari - 05/Nov/2013 12:00 - 4077 days ago
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A solar eclipse turns the spotlight on Northern Ugandaâs appeal - 30/Oct/2013 20:39 - 4083 days ago
Suddenly, everyone in Kampala is talking about this weekendâs action: not the usual parties and nightclub events, but a hybrid...
I love birds! - 17/Oct/2013 07:09 - 4096 days ago
Diary of a Muzungu is proud to be a sponsor of Big Birding Day 2013, supporting the next generation of birders in Uganda. How m...
In search of the Lucky BeanâŠNkuringo walking Safaris, Bwindi - 19/Sep/2013 15:20 - 4124 days ago
Nkuringo Gorilla Camp, in the far south western corner of Uganda, is the ideal starting point for: hiking volcanoes, hikes acro...
Was Toto right? - 01/Sep/2013 15:49 - 4142 days ago
âHoliday of a lifetimeâ – was Toto right? Sunshine, and the promise of an evening filled with talk about Uganda and bi...
BINGO! Rwandaâs Kwita Izina, gorilla naming ceremony - 16/Aug/2013 18:47 - 4158 days ago
It was with great excitement that I travelled to Rwanda to attend the Kwita Izina gorilla naming ceremony. This event is strictl...
How to date a Ugandan - 06/Aug/2013 11:15 - 4168 days ago
A blog post about dating in Uganda will not suffice. This material fills at least one book! Ugandan men can be handsome and very...
How to call home - 24/Jul/2013 10:24 - 4181 days ago
Calling home from Uganda can be pretty straightforward. It can also be a right pain in the kabina (bottom). When I first arrived...
How to avoid Bilharzia - 24/Jul/2013 10:17 - 4181 days ago
You wonât always get Bilharzia if you swim in Lake Victoria and, if you do, it may take weeks, months or even twenty years for...
How to avoid Malaria - 06/Jul/2013 11:10 - 4199 days ago
When I was a VSO volunteer, I was given a whole list of vaccinations (15 injections in total!) and a free supply of anti-Malaria...
On my knees again: an audience with the King - 16/Jun/2013 12:54 - 4219 days ago
Bunyoro Kingdom – Empango Celebrations inauguration run De Muzungu’s developed a taste for hanging out with Ugandan ...
A wedding fit for a King - 18/May/2013 16:44 - 4248 days ago
There was an explosion of noise as the Kabaka arrived for Prince David Wasajja’s wedding at Rubaga Cathedral, Kampala. It&...
No hurry in Africaâbus Kampala to Kigali - 27/Apr/2013 00:00 - 4269 days ago
No hurry in Africa: on board the bus Kampala to Kigali I didnât understand much but the salesmanâs words: âTsunami in the ...
Bang! goes my day - 25/Apr/2013 06:16 - 4271 days ago
Woke in the night to a BANG and a pop, pop, pop, pop, pop. The outside lights flickered off, on, off, on ….. off. Heavy ra...
The changing face of Kampala slums - 16/Mar/2013 19:31 - 4311 days ago
I love Namuwongo, it’s where I first fell in love with Uganda but I’m sure many Ugandans would shudder hearing tha...
And there goes my wallâweather in Uganda - 24/Feb/2013 18:38 - 4331 days ago
Rain… rain… rain… weather in Uganda - eh! You’re disorganising me! Rain stopped work. Rain stop...
Bandas, huts, hostels. Where to stay in Kampala? - 25/Jan/2013 11:40 - 4361 days ago
Bandas, huts and hostels – where to stay in Uganda? Living in Kampala As soon as I stepped off the plane, I fell in love w...
The Muzunguâs Best of 2012! - 12/Jan/2013 18:34 - 4374 days ago
Uganda has tested me in many ways and 2012 was ‘challenging’ as we say around here – but I’m still here ...
Wake up and smell the coffee, Rift Valley style - 29/Dec/2012 14:31 - 4388 days ago
Kyambura Gorge Lodge, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda Day breaks over the Rift Valley and my early morning coffee has arr...
The Kingfisher and I - 08/Dec/2012 09:38 - 4409 days ago
I love this time of day, walking with the dogs before the sun goes down. There’s something in the air tonight. A pair of A...
Are muzungus all rich? - 17/Nov/2012 08:33 - 4430 days ago
Being a Muzungu (having a white skin) defines me as rich, or so the Rollex man tells me: âFor us we know you are rich.â Let&...
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